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Syllabus M. A. Islamic Studies

1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Semesters

Department of Arabic

School of Islamic Studies and Languages BABA GHULAM SHAH BADSHAH UNIVERSITY

RAJOURI– 185234 (Jammu & Kashmir) www.bgsbu.ac.in

http://www.bgsbu.ac.in/

http://www.bgsbu.ac.in/

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Master of Arts (MA) in Islamic Studies

Program Outcomes (POs)

Islamic Studies is a subject which attempts to study the whole range of Islamic Civilization and

culture. Its main interests include, besides the religion of Islam, such topics as the socio-economic,

structure, development of various sciences and thought, cultural life, cosmology, mysticism,

literature and fine arts, and many other aspects of Islamic civilization.

PO 1 Program of M.A. Islamic Studies offers courses in history, culture, and civilization, from pre-Islamic Arab culture to Islam in the modern age.

PO 2 Knowledge Islamic religious sciences, like Quran, Hadith and Fiqh including the methodology of interpretation of Islamic Texts.

PO 3 Knowledge of origin and development of Muslim sects, and their contribution to the development of various religious sciences from the early phase of Islam up to the modern period.

PO 4 Knowledge of the Muslim contribution to various disciplines in Physical and biosciences, technology and fine arts.

PO 5 Knowledge of origin and development of Scholastic theology, Kalam, and philosophy including Muslims contribution to science, technology and fine arts during the medieval period.

PO6 Compulsory knowledge of Arabic language for the students of Islamic Studies as the essential tool for study of Islam.

PO7 In view if the recent developments in the Islamic world, the department of Islamic studies has broadened its area of studies, and in addition to courses on West Asia and North Africa, courses on central Asia and South Asia has also been introduced under the title of Islam and Modern Age, and Muslim Reform Movements.

PO8 Modern Subjects like, Human Rights, Gender Studies, Islamic Economics and Islam and Science form part of the postgraduate curriculum.

PO9 Students of Islamic Studies are provided authentic knowledge on Philosophy and Essential teachings of Major World Religions including the Interfaith Dialogue.

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Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs)

The program of Masters in Islamic Studies consists of 5 major areas of thrust namely a) Islamic

Religious Sciences (including study of Quran, Hadith and fiqh), b) the History of Islamic Civilization

from beginning to the present age, c) Allied Islamic Sciences like Ilm al Kalam, Muslim Philosophy

and Tasawwuf/ Mysticism d) Islam in modern world that includes development of Thinkers,

movements and trends and e) Subjects of contemporary relevance /importance like Islam and

Science, Gender Studies, Islamic Economics and Professional Ethics.

PSO 1 The student after completing MA Islamic Studies will have a clear concept of

Islamic Teachings contained in Pry Texts and the right approaches to their

interpretation.

PSO 2 Islam from its advent in early to present age has over the centuries faced many

challenges and process of interactions has brought out major changes in outlook

which the students will be able to appreciate after the completion of the course.

PSO 3 The monotheistic ideology of Islam faced challenge from Human thought and

critical inquiry of philosophy and science which was effectively responded through

process of Kalam and scholastic theology and now scientific theology as the time

demanded. The knowledge of this whole process encourages and prepares the

students to face and respond to the new questions with more ease and

confidence.

PSO 4 Islam after 1800 CE faced new challenges in the form of Industrial growth, science

and technology and the modern sociopolitical values like Democracy, secularism,

human rights etc that forced Muslim scholars to introspect and come forth with

appropriate responses not only to existing but even prospective issues. The

Students in this program are equipped with this necessary background knowledge

and correct methodology of response.

PSO 5 Islam has always been open to genuine demands of time in all ages and the

subject of contemporary relevance like economics, human rights, ethics and

gender studies have not only been adopted but enriched/augmented with Islamic

inputs, to update the outlook of the students to broader world view.

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COURSE STRUCTURE

Semester I Course Code

Course Title Credits Distribution of Marks

Sessional Assessment

University Examination

Total

MIS-101 Introduction to Islamic Studies 4 40 60 100

MIS-102 History of Islamic Civilization: Origin and Development (upto Khulafa-i Rashidin)

4 40 60 100

MIS-103 Islamic Religious Sciences-I (Study of Quran)

4 40 60 100

MIS-104 Islamic Religious Sciences-II (Study of Hadith)

4 40 60 100

MIS-105 Proficiency in Arabic- I 2 20 30 50

Total 18 180 270 450

Semester II

Course

Code


Core Courses: Sessional

Assessment

University

Examination

Total

MIS-201 History of Islamic Civilization (Umayyads

and Abbasids)

4 40 60 100

MIS-202 Islamic Religious Sciences III (Fiqh) 4 40 60 100

MIS-203 Ilm-al-Kalam and Muslim Philosophy 4 40 60 100

MIS-204 Proficiency in Arabic-II 2 20 30 50

MIS-205 Introduction to Islamic Religious

Sciences (Quran,Hadith,Fiqh)

4 40 60 100

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Semester III

Course Code


Core Courses:

Sessio nal Assess ment


Total

MIS-301 History of Islamic Civilization in West Asia and

Africa

4 40 60 100

MIS-302 Islam in the Modern World: West Asia and

Africa (Thinkers, Trends & Movements)

4 40 60 100

MIS-303 Tasawwuf 4 40 60 100

MIS-304 Proficiency in Arabic-III 2 20 30 50

Complementary Choice Based Electives:

(Any one of the following)

MIS-305 Islamic Dawah 4 40 60 100

MIS-306 Islamic Economics and Finance 4 40 60 100

MIS-307 Islam and Science 4 40 60 100

MIS-308 Islam and Gender Studies 4 40 60 100

18 180 270 450

Semester -IV

Course

Code

Course Title Credi

ts

Distribution of Marks

Core Courses: Sessional

Assessment

University

Examination

Total

MIS-401 Islamic Civilization in Indian Sub- Continent 4 40 60 100

MIS-402 Islam in Modern World ( South Asia):

Thinkers, Trends and Movements

4 40 60 100

MIS-403 Human Rights in Islam 4 40 60 100

MIS-404 Major World Religions 4 40 60 100

MIS-405 Proficiency in Arabic-IV 2 20 30 50

Total 18 180 270 450

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SEMESTER I COURSE STRUCTURE

Course Code


Sessional Assessment


Total

MIS-101 Introduction to Islamic Studies 4 40 60 100

MIS-102 History of Islamic Civilization: Origin and Development (upto Khulafa-i Rashidin)

4 40 60 100

MIS-103 Islamic Religious Sciences-I (Study of Quran)

4 40 60 100

MIS-104 Islamic Religious Sciences-II (Study of Hadith)

4 40 60 100

MIS-105 Proficiency in Arabic- I 2 20 30 50

Total 18 180 270 450

COURSE CODE: MIS-101 COURSE TITLE: Introduction to Islamic Studies

Maximum Marks: 100 University Examination: 60 Credits: 4 Sessional Assessments: 40

Duration of Examination: 3 Hours Minimum Marks: 24

Course Objectives (Cos)

CO 1 To introduce the students to the writing of the Orientalists and the

Muslim Response towards those writings.

CO 2 To trace the origin and development of Islamic Studies as an academic

subject on a global level

CO 3 To foster a harmonious relationship with the people of other faiths, while

working for the cause of global peace.

CO 4 To train the students to write academically and impartially on Islam and

other religions

CO 5 To unveil the contribution of Muslims in multiple fields of human

knowledge.

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Syllabus Unit-I

Islamic Studies : Definition, Scope and Subject Matter

Beginning and Early Development of Islamic Studies ( upto 1800)

Unit-II Development of Islamic Studies since 19th Century

Major Centers / Institutions of Islamic Studies Unit- III

Orientalism: Definition, Background, Approach and Objectives of Orientalists

Muslim Response to Orientalism

Unit-IV

Development of Islamic Studies in Indian Subcontinent

Contribution of non- Muslim Indians to Islamic StudiesUnit-V

Centers of Islamic Studies in India with special referenced to: Department of Islamic Studies, AMU; Department of Islamic Studies, Osmania

University

Darul Uloom Deoband and Nadwatul Ulama, Lucknow

Note for Paper Setting:

The question paper will be divided into two sections. Section A will carry 10 compulsory, objective –

cum – short answer type questions, two from each Unit, each carrying 01 mark. Section B will have

10 questions, two from each unit. The student will attempt 01 question from each unit. Each

question will carry 10 marks.

Books Recommended:

1. Edward W. Said , Orientalism

2. Khurshid Ahmed, Islam and West

3. A.J Arberry , Oriental Essays

4. Noman Daniel, Islam Europe and Empite

5. M. Yusufuddin , Islamic Studies in World Universities

6. Abdul Rehman , Islam aurMustashriqin

7. NisarFarooqi , Sirat-I Rasul Allah aurMustashriqin

8. NajibAqiqi , Al- Mustashriqinwa’ l Islam

9. ZakariyaHashmi , Al Mustashriqinwa’l Islam

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COURSE CODE: MIS-102 COURSE TITLE: History of Islamic Civilization: Origin and Development

(upto Khulafa -i Rashidin)




CO 1 To acquaint the students with the background scenario in which Islam

originated and developed as an influential religion of the world.

CO 2 To make students familiarize with the polity of Islam developed on

Divine guidelines

CO 3 The nurture the thoughts of students to revisit the early phase of Islam

in order to analyze the later developments of Islamic history.

CO 4 To carry on the spirit of just governance as exemplified by Prophet and

his immediate followers

CO 5 To revive the spirit of God consciousness for a healthy moral life among

the students

CO 6 To link the students to the original and primary sources of the subject

Syllabus Unit-I Arabia in Pre-Islamic Period

Geographical situation of Arabia: A Brief Survey

Tribal Society and Political conditions

Religious Beliefs of Pre- Islamic Arabs

Makkah as a religious and commercial Centre

Unit-II Prophet at Makkah

Life of Muhammad ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص before Prophethood

Revelation and Prophethood

Dawah at Makkah: Major Events

Migration to Madinah

Unit-III Prophet at Madina

Prophet at Madinah: Establishment of Islamic Society

Major Expeditions: (Badr, Uhud, Khandaq)

Truce of Hudaibiyah and Conquest of Makkah

Farewell Pilgrimage

Unit-IV The Pious Caliphate

Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA); Biography

Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA); Major Contributions

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Hazrat Umar( RA); Biography

Hazrat Umar( RA); Major Contributions

Unit-V The Pious Caliphate

HazratUthman (RA); Biography

HazratUthman (RA) Major Contributions

Hazrat Ali (RA) ; Biography Hazrat Ali (RA); Major Contributions






Books Recommended: 1. P.K. Hitti , A History of the Arabs 2. W.M. Watt., The Prophet and Mecca 3. P. M. Holt (ed.) The Cambridge History of Islam 4. S. Ameer Ali , The Sprit of Islam 5. S.A.Q. Husaini , The Arab Administration 6. J. Schacht, The Legacy of Islam 7. M. Siddiqi , Development of Islamic State and Society

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COURSE CODE: MIS-103 COURSE TITLE: Islamic Religious Sciences-I (Study of Quran)




CO 1 A correct and deeper understanding of Quran which is essential

for knowledge of all aspect of Islam, may it be legal, scientific,

social or political developments.

CO 2 They will be introduced to the basic terminology used in the

Qur’an, the history of its collection and compilation.

CO 3 They will get acquainted with the correct methodology of

interpretation of this Sacred Book and notable Tafsir works in

different languages.

CO 4 The course includes the Quranic guidelines on basic, social,

political, ethical and economic teachings of human life.

CO 5 This will help students to have a first-hand practical knowledge

of the divine message removing myths and misconceptions

about Islam.

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Syllabus

Unit-I The Holy Quran: Terminology& Concepts

Wahi (Revelations) : Definition, types and preservation

Compilation of Quran

Different types of verses: Nasikh and Mansukh, Muhkamat and Mutashabihat

Classification of Surahs; Makki,Madani, Tiwaal, Qisaar, Awsat

Unit-II: Ahkam al Quran (Broader Teachings of the Quran)

Basic Teachings of Quran

Social Teachings of Quran

Political Teachings of Quran

Economic Teachings of Quran

Unit-III: Study of Classical Tafsir Literature :

Origin and development of Ilm al-Tafsir, Types of Tafasir

A brief introduction of classical Tafsir Scholars and their Tafasira. Imam Tabri and Tafsir-i Tabari (Jamiah al-Bayan) b. Allama Zamakhshari and his Tafsir (Al-Kashshaf) c. Allama Qurtubi and Tafsir-i Qurtubi (Jamiah al-Ahkam) d. Imam Ibn-i Kathir and Tafsir Ibn-i Kathir (Tafsir al Quran al-Azeem)

Unit-IV: Development of Urdu translations and Tafsirs

A brief introduction to Urdu Tafsirsa. Bayanul Quran (Maulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi) b. Tafsir-i Sanayi (Maulana Sanaullah Amratsari) c. Tarjumanul Quran (Maulana Abul Kalam Azad) d. Tafhimul Quran (Maulana Abul Aala Mawdudi)

Unit-V Tafsir Literature in English

Translation and Commentary of Holy Quran (Abdullah Yusuf Ali)

The Message of Quran (Muhammad Asad)

Tafsirul Quran (Abdul Majid Daryabadi)

Noble Quran (Dr. Hilali & Muhammad Mohsin Khan)






Books Recommended: 1. TaqiUthmani , Ulum al- Quran 2. Ahmed von Denfer Ulum al- Quran 3. Sabhi Salah, Ulum al Quran 4. Bilal Philips: Usul al Tafsir 5. AbulKalam Azad, Basic Concepts of Quran 6. Dr. Rafeeq Ahmed, Introduction to Quran 7. Abdul MaajidDaryabadi Tafsirul Quran 8. Muhammad Mohsin Khan, Noble Quran 9. Muhammad Asad, The Message of Quran

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COURSE CODE: MIS-104 COURSE TITLE: Islamic Religious Sciences-II (Study of Hadith)




CO 1 That the Qur’an is the embodiment of Divine message to humanity,

Hadith or Sunnah is the practical demonstration of the teachings

contained in the Divine Will.

CO 2 That None can afford to circumvent Hadith while trying to understand the

contents of Qur’an.

CO 3 The students will be made to understand the types of Hadith, the correct

methodology of Hadith analysis and the main corpus of Hadith literature.

CO 4 They will be better equipped to draw the correct and authentic guidance

from the primary texts.

Syllabus

Unit-I (Introduction to Hadith)

Hadith: Meaning and concept

Hadith and Sunnah

Types of Hadith.

Unit II (Compilation of Hadith)

Preservation of Hadith during the period of Prophet Muhammad ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص.

Compilation of Hadith under Umar ibn Abdul Aziz

Place of Hadith in Islam

Unit III- Hadith and its Analysis

Principles of Hadith Analysis

Science of Asma al Rijal; A Brief Introduction

Jarh wa Ta’dil

Unit IV - Important Hadith Collections: A Brief Overview

Sahih Bukhari and Sahi Muslim

Sunan Abu Dawud and Sunan Ibn Majah

Sunan Nisai and Jamiah Tirmidhi

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Unit V Hadith Literature in Contemporary World

Contribution of Nasiruddin Albani to Hadith literature

Contribution of Indian scholars to Hadith Literature:

a. Mustafa Aizmi and Maulana Habibur Rahman Aizmi

b. Sheikh Yaqoob Sarfi and Anwar Shah Kashmiri






Books Recommended:

1. TaqiUthmani , Ulum al- Quran 2. Ahmed von DenferUlum al- Quran 3. Sabhi Salah, Ulum al Quran 4. Bilal Philips: Usul al Tafsir 5. John Burton, An Introduction to the Hadith 6. Sabhi Salah, Mustalhat al Hadith 7. M.ZubairSiddiqi, Hadith Literature 8. M.M. Azmi, Study in Hadith Methodology and Literature 9. SubhiSalihUlum al- Hadith 10. Rafeeq Ahmed, Introduction to Hadith

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COURSE TITLE: Proficiency in Arabic- I

Credits: 2 Maximum Marks: 50 Minimum Marks: 12

University Examination: 30 Sessional Assessments: 20

Duration of Examination: 2 Hours


CO 1 The Students are expected to learn the basic grammatical points.

CO 2 Be able to translate and explain passages and portion from the prescribed

texts from Arabic into English.

CO 3 Be able to translate and explain passages and portion from the prescribed

texts from English into Arabic.

CO 4 They will also be able to use words into sentences, fill in the blanks and

answer questions given in the prescribed books.

CO 5 They will also be able to initiate day to day conversation in Arabic.

Syllabus

Unit-I Durus Al Lugha Al Arabiyyah Li Ghair al Natiqina Biha Part-I

Lesson 01 -04 including all exercise

Lesson 05 -08 including all exercise

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Unit-II Durus Al Lugha Al Arabiyyah Li Ghair al Natiqina Biha Part-I

Lesson 9-12including all exercises

Lesson 13-16 including all exercises

Unit-III Grammar

Kalima and its kinds, Horoofi Shamsi and Qamari, Marfia and Nakera,

Mubtada and Khabar, Al Maosoofwa al Sifa, Al Asmaul Mausoola, Al Zamaer,

Horoofal Jar,Muzaf and Muzaf Ilaih, Al muzakkar wal Moannas, Jama Muzakkar al

Salim, Jam Muannas Salim, Jama al- Takseer, Asma ul Istifham



cum – short answer type questions, two from each Unit, each carrying 1 mark. Section B will have 6

questions, two from each unit. The student will attempt 1 question from each unit. Each question

will carry 8 marks (06+24=30).

Prescribed Book:

1. Duroosullugha al Arabiyyah, Dr. V Abdur Rahim, Islamic Foundation Cheeanai.

Recommended Books:

2. Al NahwulWadeh, Ali al Jarim, Danish Bookdepo, MatiaMahal, Delhi 3. KitabuNahw, Abdurrahman Amratsari, Danish Bookdepo, MatiaMahal, Delhi 4. KitabusSarf, Abdurrahman Amratsari, Danish Bookdepo, MatiaMahal, Delhi 5. Tohfatunnahw, tohfatussarf, SirajuddinNadvi, MarkaziMaktabaIslami, New Delhi

……..

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Semester II

COURSE STRUCTURE

Course

Code


Core Courses:

Sessional

Assessment

University

Examinatio

n

Total

MIS-201 History of Islamic Civilization

(Umayyads and Abbasids)

4 40 60 100

MIS-202 Islamic Religious Sciences III (Fiqh) 4 40 60 100

MIS-203 Ilm-al-Kalam and Muslim Philosophy 4 40 60 100

MIS-204 Proficiency in Arabic-II 2 20 30 50

COURSE CODE: MIS-201 COURSE TITLE: History of Islamic Civilization (Umayyads and Abbasids)




CO 1 To involve the students to engage in this period of Islamic history for a deeper

understanding of evolution in different fields of knowledge like religious, political,

socio-economic, physical, and biological sciences.

CO 2 To make the students to acquire the comprehension of such aspects of knowledge

in that particular period of Islamic civilization.

CO 3 To assess the achievements of Umayyads and Abassids in the field of science, art,

and literature.

CO 4 To estimate the original contribution of the two great dynasties in the field of

polity and governance.

CO 5 To allow students to cherish the legacy left by the Muslims and to re-engage the

students in gauging the causes of fall of empires

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Syllabus

Unit -I Ummayyads-I

Establishment of Ummayyad Rule

Expansion and Consolidation of Dynastic Rule Under:

a) Abdul Malik. b) Walid I c) Umar bin Abdul Aziz

Later Ummayads

Unit -II Ummayyads -II

I Society and Administration

Ii Language and Literature

Iii Causes of Downfall

Unit-III Abbasids-I

Establishment of Abbasid Rule

Prominent Abbasid Caliphs

a) Al Mansur b) Harun al-Rashid c) Al-Mamun

Downfall of Abbasids

Unit-IV Abbasids-II

Development of Art and Architecture.

Development of Education, Science and Technology

Social, Cultural and Administrative Development

Unit-V Islam in Spain

Emergence and Expansion of Islam in Spain

Development of Art, Architecture, Natural Sciences and Religious Sciences

Downfall of Muslims in Spain





question will carry 10 marks (10+50=60).

Books Recommended:

P.K. Hitti , A History of the Arabs

Masud ul Hassan , History of Islam 2 Vols.

P. M. Holt (ed.) The Cambridge History of Islam

Esposito Jl, ed. The Oxford History of Islam. S. Ameer Ali , The Sprit of Islam

S.A.Q. Husaini , The Arab Administration

J. Schacht, The Legacy of Islam

M. Siddiqi , Development of Islamic State and Society Sarwat sawulat, Millat Islamia ki Mukhtasar Tarikh.

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COURSE CODE: MIS-202 COURSE TITLE: Islamic Religious sciences-III (Fiqh)




CO 1 The fact that the Qur’an and Hadith provide the broader guidelines for personal

and socio-political life of Muslims and the Islamic Law or Fiqh emanates from

these primary sources.

CO 2 An understanding of the Islamic Legal terminology and principles of Islamic

Jurisprudence (Usul al Fiqh).

CO 3 Introduction to appreciation of different interpretations and development of

different schools of thought/ sects in Islam.

CO 4 Thus the course on Fiqh is expected to equip the students with requisite

knowledge of the basic principles of Islamic Law and their application with

changing circumstances.

Syllabus Unit –I:

Fiqh: Definition and Scope

Origin and Development

Significance and Principals (Usul-al-Fiqh)

Unit- II: Source of Islamic Law

Nature and Importance of Islamic Law

Primary Sources of Islamic Law: Qur’an and Hadith

Secondary Sources: Istihsan, Masalaha, Istidlal, Urf etc.

Unit-III: Important Schools of Fiqh: Main characteristics

Hanafi and Maliki Schools

Shafi’i and Hanbali Schools

Jafari School

Unit-IV: Ijtihad and Taqlid

Ijtihad: Meaning types and Prerequisites

Taqlid: Meaning, early development and scope

Ijtihad in Modern Times Scope and Significance

Unit-V: Main Characteristics of Islamic Law

Family Law

Criminal Law

Constitutional & International Law

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The question paper will be divided into two sections. Section A will carry 10 compulsory, objectives –




Books Recommended:

Ahmad Hasan, Early Development of Islamic Jurisprudence

J. Schacht , Origin of Mohammadan Jurisprudence

Abdur Rahim , Mohammadan Jurisprudence

H.H. Hassan: An Introduction to Islamic Law

N.J. Coulson, A History of Islamic Law

M. Hamidullah , The Schools of Islamic Jurisprudence

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COURSE CODE: MIS-203

COURSE TITLE: Ilm al-Kalam and Muslim Philosophy Maximum Marks: 100 University Examination: 60 Credits: 4 Sessional Assessments: 40



CO 1 To acquaint students with the writings of Muslim philosophers who not only imbibed

the philosophy of Greeks, but equally enriched it with fresh insights.

CO 2 To know about the intellectual awakening of Europe and the West for it owes much

to the former.

CO 3 To generate the spirit of Islamic philosophy among the students.

CO 4 To accustom the students with the cosmopolitan outlook of Islam that was displayed

in the 11th century period of Islamic History.

CO 5 To make the students to be familiarized with the approach and methodology of

Muslim philosophers

Syllabus

Unit I- Early Scholastic Thought

Quranic Perspective on Philosophy

Beginning of Scholastic Discourse

Interaction with Greek Thought

Unit II- Ilm al Kalam

Origin and Characteristics

Early Development – Jabariyah and Qadariyah

Important Trends in Kalam

a) Mu’tazillah

b) Ashariah and Maturidiah

c) Aqidat al-Tahawiyyah: An Overview

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Unit III- Early Muslim Philosophers-I

Al Kindi

Al Farabi

Ibn Sina

Unit IV- Early Muslim Philosophers-II

Ibn Maskwaih

Ibn Tufayl

Ikhwan as-Saffa

Unit V- Muslim Response to Philosophy

Imam Abu Hanifah, Imam Malik, Imam Shafie and Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal

Imam Abu Hamid al-Ghazzali and Ibn Rushd

Ibn Taimiyyah






Books Recommended:

W.M. Watt , The Formative Period of Islamic Thought

A.J. Arberry , Revelation and Reason in Islam

D.B. MacDonald , Development Muslim Theology

Shibli Nomani, Ilm al –Kalam

Rafiabadi, Dr. HN, Muslim Philosophy and Science

T.J.De Boer, The History of Philosophy in Islam

M.M. Sahrif , A History of Muslim Philosophy

Saeed Sheikh, Studies in Muslim Philosophy

Oliver Leaman, A History of Islamic Philosophy****************


COURSE TITLE: Proficiency in Arabic- II

Credits: 2 Maximum Marks: 50 Minimum Marks: 12 University Examination: 30 Sessional Assessments: 20




CO 2 Be able to translate and explain passages and portion from the prescribed texts

from Arabic into English.


from English into Arabic.

CO 4 They will also be able to use words into sentences, fill in the blanks and answer

questions given in the prescribed books.


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Syllabus

Unit-I Grammar from Al- Qiratul Wadiha Part-II

وياثنا نجزءا ىاضحتنا ةقراءنا

Lesson No 01 -13

Lesson No 14-27

Lesson No 28-41

Unit-II Translation and Explanation of Text From: Qasasun Nabiyeen Part –I

ولألا نجزءا يهىبيينا صصق

Lesson No 17-24

Lesson No 25-32

Lesson No 33-41

Unit-III Memorization and Translation of the following Surahs:

ساىنا ةرىس ق،هفنا ةرىس ،لصاإلخا ةرىس

ةرىس بههنا ةرىس ،ىصرنا ةرىس ،نوفراكنا ةرىس ،ثرىكنا ةرىس

نىعانما ةرىس ،شريق ةرىس ،مفينا






Prescribed Book:

6. Al-qiratul Wadeha,by Wahiduz Zaman Kairanavi, Part II 7. Qasasun Nabiyeen, by Maulana Abul Hasan Ali An Nadvi, Part I

Recommended Books:

Duroosullugha al Arabiyyah, Dr. V Abdur Rahim, Islamic Foundation Cheeanai.

Al Nahwul Wadeh, Ali al Jarim, Danish Bookdepo, Matia Mahal, Delhi Kitabu Nahw, Abdurrahman Amratsari, Danish Bookdepo, Matia Mahal, Delhi

Kitabus Sarf, Abdurrahman Amratsari, Danish Bookdepo, Matia Mahal, Delhi

Tohfatunnahw, tohfatussarf, Sirajuddin Nadvi, Markazi Maktaba Islami, New Delhi

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COURSE CODE: MIS-205 (CBCS Elective)

COURSE TITLE: Introduction to Islamic Religious Sciences

Maximum Marks: 100 University Examination: 60

Credits: 4 Sessional Assessments: 40



The Students undergoing different courses are offered this choice based elective subject, with objective that

they will have a clear perception of Islamic principles and guidelines particularly on interpretation and

deduction of Islamic Rules from primary texts according to changing circumstances.

CO 1 It is expected to acquaint them with a clearer and deeper knowledge of Islam.

CO 2 They will be introduced to the Qur’an and the Hadith forming the primary texts of Islam

that contain broader guidelines for mankind.

CO 3 They will get acquainted to different approaches and methodologies of interpretation of

primary texts.

CO 4 The principles of Islamic Jurisprudence as essential for students and scholars form a part of

this course.

Syllabus

UNIT I: Mustalahat and Concepts

Wahi, Jama’ wa Tadwin

Nasikh and Mansukh

Muhkamat and Mutashabihat

UNIT II: Tafsir of the Quran

Tafsir: Meaning and Sources

Early Development

Introduction to Tafasir of Zamakhshari and Ibn Kathir

UNIT III: Hadith

Meaning and Place of Hadith in Islam

Early Compilation (Tadwin) of Hadith

Introduction to Mu’atta of Malik

UNIT IV: Usul al-Hadith

Hadith and Sunnah

Hadith Analysis: Riwayah wa Dirayah, Asma al-Rijal, and Jarah wa Ta’dil

Types of Hadith

UNIT V: Fiqh

Definition, Importance and early Development

Sources of Islamic Law: The Quran, the Sunnah, Ijma’ and Qiyas

Ijtihad and Taqlid


The question paper will be divided into two sections. Section A will carry 10 compulsory, objective – cum –

short answer type questions, two from each Unit, each carrying 01 mark. Section B will have 10 questions, two

from each unit. The student will attempt 01 question from each unit. Each question will carry 10 marks

(10+50=60).

Recommended Books:

Taqi Usmani, Ulum al-Quran

Bilal Philips, Usul al-Tafsir

M. M. Taqi Amini, Fiqh islami ka Tarikhi Pas Manzar

Saleh Sabih, Ulum al-Hadith

Bilal Philips, Usul Al-Hadith

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Semester III

COURSE STRUCTURE

Course Code


Core Courses:

Sessio nal Asses smen t

University Examinatio n

Total

MIS-301 History of Islamic Civilization in West Asia

and Africa

4 40 60 100

MIS-302 Islam in the Modern World: West Asia and

Africa (Thinkers, Trends & Movements)

4 40 60 100

MIS-303 Tasawwuf 4 40 60 100

MIS-304 Proficiency in Arabic-III 2 20 30 50

Complementary Choice Based Electives:

(Any one of the following)

MIS-305 Islamic Dawah 4 40 60 100

MIS-306 Islamic Economics and Finance 4 40 60 100

MIS-307 Islam and Science 4 40 60 100

MIS-308 Islam and Gender Studies 4 40 60 100

18 180 270 450


COURSE TITLE: History of Islamic Civilization in West Asia and Africa


Duration of Examination: 3 Hours Minimum Marks: 24 Course Objectives (Cos)

CO 1 Introducing students of Islamic Studies to the historical background of the

developments like advancement in sciences and technology that took place during

this phase of Muslim history (13th to the 20th centuries)

CO 2 Changes in the outlook of Islamic civilization during the second millennium of history

CO 3 The role of some mighty empires of West Asia and Africa as Ottoman and Fatimid

empires respectively in the creation and preservation of knowledge.

CO 4 Study of the challenges faced by the Muslim empires with the dawn of the 19th

century

CO 5 Constitutional developments and beginning of democratization of the polity

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Syllabus

Unit I- Ottomans

Rise and Development of Ottomans

Social and Educational Institutes

Fall of Ottomans

Unit II- Contribution of Ottomans

Scientific and Literary Achievements

Tanzimat Reforms, Young Turks and Constitutional Movement.

Milet System and Role of Ulamas

Unit III- Persian Dynasties

Safavids- Transformation of Persian Society

Qajars- Begining of Modernisation and Response

Pahalvi- Transformation from Monarchy to Dictatorship, white Revolution and Foreign

Intervention.

Unit IV- Medieval Egypt

Fatimids- Establishment

Ayyubids- Role of Salah ud din Ayyubi

Mamluks- Consolidation of Ummah

Unit V- Modern Egypt

Conquest of Egypt by Napoleon and His Impact

Muhammad Ali Pasha and His Reforms

British Conquest and Urabi Uprising






Books Recommended:

P.K. Hitti , A History of the Arabs

Masud ul Hassan , History of Islam 2 Vols.


Esposito Jl, ed. The Oxford History of Islam.

Shaw,SJ, History of Ottoman Empire and Modern Turkey

S.A.Q. Husaini , The Arab Administration

J. Schacht, The Legacy of Islam

M. Siddiqi , Development of Islamic State and Society

Sarwat sawulat, Millat Islamia ki Mukhtasar Tarikh.

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COURSE TITLE: Islam in the Modern World: West Asia and Africa

(Thinkers, Trends & Movements)



CO 1 To acquaint the students with the concept of Ijtihad in Islam

CO 2 Introducing the students with the terms like Islah, Tajdid, etc that are embodied

in the primary texts of Islam i.e. Qur’an and Hadith

CO 3 Methods and methodologies of revival and reform in Islam

CO 4 Different movements, ideologies, and ideologues that originated in West Asia like

Wahabi, Sannusi, Jadidi, that had a remarkable impact on the later legacy of

Islamic movements.

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Syllabus

Unit I- Revival and Reform –I

Basic Concepts: Islah, Tajdid, Nahdah, Intifadah, Islamic Order and Divergence and

Convergence, Tawatur and Change

Muhammad bin Abdul Wahab – Thought and Movement

Sheikh Ali al- Sanusi- Movement and Characteristics

Unit II- Revival and Reform –II

Jamal ud Din Afgani- Thought and Impact

Sheikh Muhammad Abduh- Reformist and Educational Thought

Rashid Rida- Thought and contribution

Unit III- Modern Thinkers and Trends-I

Sheikh Hasan al Banna- Thought and Movement

Syed Qutb- Contributions

Namik Kamal and Zia Goklap

Unit IV- Modern Thinkers and Trends-II

Jadidi Movement

Badi Uz Zaman Saed Nursi

Abdullah al Harari- Contribution to Hadith Literature

Unit V- Modern Thought in Iran

Ali Sharaiti- Contribution to social Thought

Murtadha Mutahari- Thought

Imam Khomeini and Iranian Revolution 1979






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Books Recommended: H.A.R. Gibb, Modern Trends in Islam

Adams Charles, Islamic Modernism in Egypt

J.L. Esposito, Resurgent Voices in Islam

Mazharuddin Siddiqui, Modern reformist Thought in the Muslim World

M. Mutahhri, Islamic Movement in 20th Century

Hunter, Shirin T. (Ed.) ‘Reformist Voices of Islam’

W.C. Smith , Islam in Modern History

Fazlur-Rehman, Revival and Reform in Islam

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COURSE TITLE: Tasawwuf




CO 1 Islamic spirituality/Tasawwuf draws its building blocks from the Islamic primary

texts in the form of terms like Tadabbur, Taffakur, Tazkiyyah, etc.

CO 2 They will be introduced to the development of different Sufi Orders and schools.

CO 3 Acquaintance will be provided to students as to how Tasawwuf has contributed

to world peace and harmony among different faiths.

CO 4 The students through the aid of this paper will thus be acquainted with the basic

concept of Tasawwuf, its development over the centuries and its contemporary

relevance.

Syllabus

Unit I- Origin and Development

Basic Concepts-

o Iman, Ikhlkas, Taqwa, Zuhd, Tazkiyyah, Ihsan, Tauba, Sabr, Shukr

Meaning and concept of Tasawwuf

Early Development of Tasawwuf

Unit II- Early Trends in Tasawwuf

Hasan Basari: Life and Teachings

Rabiyah Basari: Life and Teachings

Junaid Baghdadi: Life and Teachings

Unit III- Sufi Silsilahs (Orders).

Emergence of Sufi Orders (silsilahs)

Chief Characteristics of Major Sufi Orders

Doctrine of Wahdat al Wajud and Wahdat al Shuhud

Unit IV- Later Trends in Tasawwuf

Major Texts of Tasawwuf: Kashf al Mahjub and Awarif ul Ma’arif

Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani and Khawaja Moin ud Din Chisti

Sheikh Shihab ud Din Suharwardi and Sheikh Bahauddin Naqashbandi

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Unit V- Spirituality in Islam

Spirituality: Meaning & Concept

Auliaullah in the light of Primary Islamic Texts

Concept of Al-Riqaq in Hadith Literature






Books Recommended: A.J. Arberry , Sufism

R.A. Nicholson , The Mystics of Islam

R.A. Nicholson, Studies in Islamic Mysticism

J.S. Trimingham , The Sufi Orders in Islam

Abdul Haq Ansari, Tasawwuf and Shariah ( Urdu)

Sayyid Husayn Nasr, Ed. Islamic Spirituality

Farida Khanam: “A Simple Guide to Sufism”

Ibn Taimya, “ Al-Furqan Baina Aulia ul Rehman wa Aulia ul Shaitan”

Imam Ghazali, “Makashfat ul Qulub”

Sayyid Ahmed Shahid, “Abkaat”

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COURSE TITLE: Proficiency in Arabic- III

Credits: 2 Maximum Marks: 50 Minimum Marks: 12 University Examination: 30 Sessional Assessments: 20











Syllabus

Unit-I Grammar from Al- Qiratul Wadeha Part-III

ثناثنا نجزءا ىاضحتنا ةقراءنا

Lesson No 01 -10

Lesson No 11-20

Lesson No 21-30

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Unit-II Translation and Explanation of Text From: Qasasun Nabiyeen Part –II

وياثنا نجزءا يهىبيينا صصق

Lesson No 1-07

Lesson No 08-14

Lesson No 15-22


1---25 قمر آليتا هم ىرىنا ةرىس

26—46 قمر آليتا هم ىرىنا ةرىس

64 47- قمر آليتا هم ىرىنا ةرىس






Prescribed Book:

8. Al-qiratul Wadeha,by Wahiduz Zaman Kairanavi, Part III 9. Qasasun Nabiyeen, by Maulana Abul Hasan Ali An Nadvi, Part II

Recommended Books:


Al Nahwul Wadeh, Ali al Jarim, Danish Bookdepo, Matia Mahal, Delhi

Kitabu Nahw, Abdurrahman Amratsari, Danish Bookdepo, Matia Mahal, Delhi

Kitabus Sarf, Abdurrahman Amratsari, Danish Bookdepo, Matia Mahal, Delhi

Tohfatunnahw, tohfatussarf, Sirajuddin Nadvi, Markazi Maktaba Islami, New Delhi

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COURSE CODE: MIS-305 (Elective)

COURSE TITLE: Islamic Dawah



CO 1 To familiarize the students with ideals of Dawah as practiced by the Prophet and his

companions

CO 2 To awaken and sustaining the spirit of cooperating with the good and opposing the

evil

CO 3 To reintroduce the Islamic values in modern world not only as a social necessity but

an obligation after the finality of Prophethood.

CO 4 To infuse the spirit among the students through which they rise to voice against evil

and work for the causes of peace, justice, equality, and freedom

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Syllabus

Unit I - Islamic Dawah

Meaning and Scope

Importance, Aims and Objectives

Ways and Means

Unit II- Dimensions of Islamic Dawah

Qualities of Dai’

Dawah among Muslims

Dawah among Non Muslims

Unit III- Contemporary Approaches

Salafiyyah Movement

Ikhwanul Muslimun and Jamat-i islami

Tablighi Jamat

Unit IV- Contemporary Prospects-I

Contemporary Prospects of Dawah

Consideration of Human Psychology

Dawah in Pluralistic State

Unit V- Contemporary Prospects-II

Dawah and Adab al-Ikhtilaf (Ethics of Disagreement)

Communication Skills In Dawah

Errors in Dawah Methodology






Recommended Books:

i. Arnold, T.W, Teaching of Islam

ii. Islahi, M.A. Ahsan, Dawat-i-Din aur usks Tariqa-i-kar

iii. ISlahi, Sadduruddin, Muslims and Dawah and Islam

iv. Nadvi, S.A. Hassan, Life and Mission of Maulana Ilyas

v. Nadvi, Masud Alam, Hindustan ki Pehli Islami Tehrik

vi. Siddique, Maulana M, Maslak-i-Ahl-i-Hadith Aur iske Bunyadi Masail

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COURSE TITLE: Islamic Economics and Finance



Course Objectives (Cos) CO 1 To aware the students about preserving and using the natural and human

resources judiciously

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CO 2 To introduce the students the basic terminology used in Islamic economics as

Ba’iah, Tijarah, Iktisab, infaq, etc.

CO 3 To explicate to the students the demerits of Riba i.e. interest based banking

CO 4 To introduce to them the Islamic ideals of investment and share as Musharak,

Mudarabah, etc

CO 5 To acquaint them some of the banks working with Islamic ideals as Islamic

Development Bank Saudi Arabia, Al Ameen Finance and Investment Corporation

India, Islamic Investment Bank Pakistan, Amanah Mutual Funds Trust U.S.A,

Grameen Bank Bangladesh, etc

Syllabus

Unit I- Islamic Economic System- Concepts and Components

i. Basic Concepts: Bai‘ah, Tijarah, Riba’, Rahn, Iktisab, Infaq

ii. Ownership in Islam- Private and Public

iii. Production and Distribution- Islamic Perspective

Unit II - Financial Law and Financial Contracts

i. Islamic Financial Law- Sources and Relevance

ii. Partnership based Contracts:

A) Wakalah

B) Kafalah

C) Wadi‘ah

iii. Approved Forms of Bai‘ah- Finance and Investment

Unit III - Islamic Banking

i. Banking and its Early Development

ii. Features of Islamic Banking

iii. Monetary Policy under Riba’ Free System

Unit IV - Major Islamic Financial Institutes-I

i. Islamic Development Bank Saudi Arabia

ii. Al Ameen Finance and Investment Corporation India

iii. Islamic Investment Bank Pakistan

Unit V- Major Islamic Financial Institutes-II

i. Amanah Mutual Funds Trust U.S.A

ii. Grameen Bank Bangladesh

iii. Contemporary Muslim World- Socio Economic Challenges.






Recommended Books:

1. Lockkgard,F, Islamic Taxation in the Classical Period, Copanhengan, 1950

2. Manzoor, N, Islamic Economics: A Welfare Approach, Adam Publishers, Delhi

3. Muslihudin, M, Banking and Islamic Law, Adam Pub. Delhi

4. Mansuri, M.T, Islamic Law of Contracts and Business Transactions, Delhi, 2006

5. Qureshi, A.I. Islam and The Theory of Interest, Kitabbhavan, Delhi

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6. Roberts, R The Social Laws of Quran, Leiden, 1980

7. Tuma, E.H. Early Arab Economics Policies, Karachi, 1965

8. Yousuf, S. M, Justice in Islam, Kitabbhavan, Delhi

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COURSE CODE: MIS-307(Elective)

COURSE TITLE: Islam and Science



CO 1 To aware the students about the Qur’an account of nature and natural

phenomenon

CO 2 Nature (Afaq) as the symbol of God’s existence and design

CO 3 Contribution of Muslim scientists in different fields of scientific knowledge

CO 4 Inspiring students to carry on the legacy of such Muslim scientists and

intellectuals to carve out their place in the modern world

CO 5 To encourage the students trace their missing links and re-engage themselves

with their own lost property with more conviction and vigor.

CO 6 To ascertain the role of Muslim scientists towards the welfare of humanity as a

whole

Syllabus

Unit I— A Survey of Quranic Verses Related to:

The Universe

The Origin of Life

Embryology and Environment

Unit II—Islam and Science- An Introduction

Islam and Science- An Introduction

Islamic Concept of Knowledge and its Sources

Objectives of Knowledge in Islam

Unit III – Contribution of Muslims in the field of Science (8th to 13th Centuries C.E)

Jabir ibn Hayan and Ibn Musa al Khawarizmi

Muhammad ibn Zakariya al Razi and Ibn Baytar

Abul Qasim al Zahravi and Ibn Sina

Unit IV-- Contemporary Muslim Scientists – Contributions

Dr. S.Z Qasmi and Harun Yahya

Syed Hussayn Nasr and Dr Abdul Qadir Khan

A.P.J. Abul Kalam Azad and Syed Waqar Ahmad Hussaini

Unit V—Scientific Pursuit in Muslim Centers

The Islamic World Academy of Science and Association of Muslim Scientists and Engineers

Islamic Organisation of Medical Sciences

Muslim Association for the Advancement of Science

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Recommended Books:

Arnold, T.W, A Legacy of Islam

Hussaini, S.W.A, Islamic Science

Iqbal, Muzafar, Science and Islam

Khan, Majid Ali, Islam on Origin and Evolution of Life

Nasr, S.H, Science and Civilization in Islam

Sardar Zia Al-Din, Arguments for Islamic Sciences

Shah, Dr Naseem Ahmad, Islamic Technology: An Illustrated History (Urdu)

Saud, Muhammad, Islamic and Evolution of Science

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COURSE TITLE: Islam and Gender Studies



CO 1 To elucidate the students, the concept of gender as enshrined in Qur’an and

Sunnah.

CO 2 The status of women in early Islamic period and the the later developments with

the passage of time

CO 3 To critically evaluate the claims that allege Islam as the suppressor of women

CO 4 To bring in the actual Islamic teachings contained in the Islamic primary texts

regarding women

CO 5 The course has been introduced for students to have a deeper insight into the

Islamic teachings to be brought forth and tested through the touchstone of

truth

CO 6 The course is expected to develop analytical ability among the students, making

them more confident rather than apologetic

Syllabus

Unit I- Women in Islam

Concept of Gender in Islam

Status of Women in Islam

Women in Early Islamic Society

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Unit II- Role of Women in Islam

Social and Political Role of Women

Educational Role of Women

Economic Role of Women

Unit III- Social Institutes

Institution of Marriage, Its Sanctity and Importance

Rights of Men and Women towards each other

Duties of Men and Women towards each other

Unit IV- Women in Contemporary Muslim World

Muslim Women in the West

Muslim Women in India, Pakistan and Iran

Muslim Women in Saudi Arabia and Turkey

Unit V- Feminism in West

Background of the emergence of Feminist Discourse in the West

Some Prominent Feminist Movements

Muslim Response to Feminism:

a) Maryam Jameela

b) Suraya Batool Alvi

c) Zainab al Alwani





question will carry 10 marks (10+50=60)

Recommended Books:

Ahmad, Anees, Women and Social Justice

Ahmad, prof Khurshid, Family Life in Islam

Asmai, Sarwat Jamal, Aurat, Magrib Aur Islam

Jameela, Maryam, Islam and Western Society

Maududi, S Abul Ala, The Laws of Marriage and Divorce in Islam

Siddique, M.M, Women in Islam

Umari, S Jalaluddin, Rights of Muslim Women: A Critique of the Objections

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Semester –IV

COURSE STRUCTURE

Course

Code

Course Title Cred

its

Distribution of Marks

Core Courses:

Sessional

Assessment

University

Examinatio

n

Total

MIS-401 Islamic Civilization in Indian Sub-

Continent

4 40 60 100

MIS-402 Islam in Modern World ( South Asia):

Thinkers, Trends and Movements

4 40 60 100

MIS-403 Human Rights in Islam 4 40 60 100

MIS-404 Major World Religions 4 40 60 100

MIS-405 Proficiency in Arabic-IV 2 20 30 50

Total 18 180 270 450


COURSE TITLE: Islamic Civilization in Indian Subcontinent



Since India has contributed immensely in the development and consolidation of Muslim culture and

civilization as also the progress in various fields of knowledge. The paper is thus integrated into the

course with the objectives as:

CO 1 Helping students to get an insight into the chronology of Muslim rule in India in the

development of Islamic art, architecture, and Muslim civilization.

CO 2 Contribution of Muslim to the Indian economy and political administration

CO 3 The contribution of Indian scholars to the development of Islamic sciences

particularly Tasawwuf, and its contemporary relevance for a peaceful co-existence

is brought to fore in this paper.

CO 4 Resistance against the occupation of British

Syllabus

Unit I- Advent of Islam

Early Indo Arab Relations

Arab Advances in Sindh and its Impact

Socio, Political and Religious Conditions of Indian Sub-Continent on the eve of

Emergence of Islam

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Unit II- Ghaznavids and Ghaurids

Muhammad Ghaznavi- Invasion and Impact

Muhammad Gauri- Consolidation of Muslim Rule

Patronage of Art, Culture, and Education

Unit III- Delhi Sultanate

Establishment of Sultanate and Important Dynasties

Political Theory and Administration

Development of Education, Art, Architecture and Economy

Unit IV- Mughal India

Establishment of Mughal Rule in India

Social, Religious and Political Policy

Development of Art, Architecture, Education and Downfall of Mughals

Unit V- Evaluation of Muslim Resistance to British Imperialism

Muslim on the Eve of British Imperialism

Muslim Response to British Imperialism

a) Hyder Ali & Tipu Sultan b ) Sayyid Ahmed Barelvi c). Faradhi Movement

Revolt of 1857






Books Recommended:

Aziz Ahmed , Studies in Islamic Culture in the Indian Environment

S.A. H. Nadwi , Hindustani Musalman

A Rashid , Society and Culture in Medieval India

Tara Chand , Influence of Islam in Indian Culture Masud ul Hassan , History of Islam 2 Vols.


Esposito Jl, ed. The Oxford History of Islam.

Sarwat sawulat, Millat Islamia ki Mukhtasar Tarikh.

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COURSE TITLE: Islam in the Modern World: South Asia

(Thinkers, Trends & Movements)




Man can’t afford to live in air-tight compartments and human thought has developed over the

centuries as a result of interaction of different cultures, civilizations and ideologies. The modern

world particularly after 18th century posed new challenges to the traditional Islamic thought to which

the worthy Muslim scholars responded positively. In this backdrop the paper has been

included in the course:

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CO 1 Through this course the students will be acquainted with the different

movements and ideologies emerging in the South Asia in response to the

Western challenges of science and technology as well as the modern social

values like freedom, democracy, equality and human rights which in fact are

rooted in Islam itself.

CO 2 Analyzing the social and political conditions of India with the dawn of modernity

CO 3 The approaches adopted by South-Asian Muslim scholars to the challenges that

posed threat to the Islamic identity

CO 4 Highlighting the contribution of prominent Muslim scholars to the revival of

Islamic Ideals and values.

.

Syllabus

Unit I- Islam and Modernism

Concept of Modernity in Western Thought

Islamic Revivalism and Modernism

Contemporary Muslim Discourse

Unit II- Reform Movements

Shah Wali Ullah

Ahli Hadith Movement

Barelvi Movement of Ahmad Raza Khan

Unit III- New Trends in Islamic Thought

Aligarh Muslim University and Jamia Millia Islamia

Darul Uloom Deoband

Nadwat ul-Ulama

Unit IV- Thoughts and Movements of 20th Century-I

Sir Muhammad Iqbal

Shibli Naumani

Maulana Abul Kalam Azad

Unit V- Thoughts and Movements of 20th Century-II

Tablighi Movement-

Jamat-i Islami

Role of Ulamas in Freedom Struggle






Books Recommended:

G.N. Jalbani, Teaching of Shah Waliullah Dehlawi

Aziz Ahmed , Islamic Modernism in India and Pakistan

W.C. Smith, Modern Islam in India

Dr.S.M. Iqbal , Reconstruction of Religious Thoughts in Islam

S.A.A Mawdudi, Muslman aur Mawjuda Siyasi Kashmakash*******************

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COURSE TITLE: Human Rights in Islam



CO 1 This paper has been included in the course in order to allow the students to

explore the basis human rights in the Qur’an and as upheld by Prophet (SAAS)

through his Sunnah.

CO 2 The paper also exposes students to the secular organizations advocating human

rights.

CO 3 The students would be able to compare the human rights as prescribed by

religion as Islam, and world secular organizations like IHRO, Amnesty

International, etc

CO 4 To scrutinize the evils of authoritarianism (religious, political, economic, or any

other), tribalism, racism, sexism, slavery or anything else that prohibits or inhibits

human beings from actualizing the Qur'anic vision of human destiny

CO 5 To make the students to update with the campaign of advocacy of restoration of

human rights in the contemporary world

Syllabus Unit – I Human Rights in General Context

Meaning and Importance

Origin, Development, Nature and Scope

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948)

Unit-II Human Rights: An Islamic Perspective-I

Right to Life, Human Dignity and Privacy

Right to Freedom of Conscience, Thought and Expression

Right to Legal Defense, Mutual Respect for Pacts and Treaties and Rights of Minorities

Unit –III Human Rights: An Islamic Perspective-II

Right to Equality and Justice

Right to Religion and Right to Property

Rights and Duties of Children

Unit- IV Status of Women in the World

Condition of Women during Jahaliyyah Arabia

Status of Women in Major World Religions

Women in the Philosophical Traditions of the World, Feminism and its Features

Unit- V Status of Women in Islam

Status of women in Islamic Religious Texts

Socio-Politico-Economic Status of Women

Muslim Response to the Modern Challenges faced by Women

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Books Recommended:

Sheikh Showkat Hussain, Human Rights in Islam

Dr. Naseem Gul, Dialogue: A Muslim Perspective

Dr. Naseem Gul, Towards A More Humane Future

Maududi, Abul Ala, Human Rights in Islam

Ghazi Mahmood Ahmad, Islam ka Qanun-i-Bayn al-Mumalik

Umri, Syed Jalaluddin, Ghair Muslimo se Taluqat aur unke Haqooq

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COURSE TITLE: Major World Religions




As it appears impossible to be a well-informed student of the Humanities and Social Sciences

without a study of religion; the paper has been incorporated for:

CO 1 Reading world Religions provides an excellent preparation simply for living life in a

pluralistic society and global culture.

CO 2 To introduce students to the textual, historical, literary, social scientific,

philosophical, and art-historical approaches in studying religions.

CO 3 To prepare the students to study religions other than their own, so that they may

understand their fellow religionists.

CO 4 To promote communal harmony and brotherhood thereby defying the spirit of

fanaticism and violence in the name of religion.

CO 5 To respond to the criticism against the religion as imposed by secular ideologies as

humanism, etc

Syllabus Unit I- Approaches to Religion

Religion: Meaning and Importance

Approaches and Methods for the Study of Western Religions

Islamic Approach to the Study of Religion

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Unit II- Aryan Religions-I Hinduism

Buddhism

Jainism

Unit III- Aryan Religions-II

Zoroastrianism

Sikhism

Baha’ism

Unit IV- Semitic/Abrahamic Religions

Common Denominations of Abrahamic Legacy

Judaism- Historical Development and Basic Teachings

Christianity- Historical Development and Main FeaturesUnit V- Dialogue

Concept and Importance of Interfaith Dialogue: An Islamic Perspective

Interfaith Dialogue in Muslim History

Need and Practical Implications of Interfaith Dialogue in Present Times






Books Recommended:

A.R. Mohapatra, Phiolosophy of Religions

Moinuddin Ahmed, Religions of All Mankind

Maryam Jameela, Islam Vs Ahl I Kitab

R.C. Zaehner, Hinduism

Nigosian, World Religions Dr. Naseem Gul, Dialogue: A Muslim Perspective

Dr. Naseem Gul, Towards A More Humane Future

E. Zuhehar, Buddism

Sikhism ( Published by Punjab University)

World Religion Reader Encyclopedia of Religion and Ethics ( Relevant portions) ed. James Hostings

Rafiabadi, Hamid Naseem, World Religions and Islam

Farida Khanam,“A study of Major world religions”.*************


COURSE TITLE: Proficiency in Arabic- IV Maximum Marks: 50 Credits: 2 Minimum Marks: 12 University Examination: 30 Sessional Assessments: 20






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Syllabus Unit-I Grammar from Al- Qiratul Wadiha Part-III

ثناثنا نجزءا ىاضحتنا ةقراءنا

Lesson No 31-40

Lesson No 41-50

Lesson No 51-60

Unit-II Translation and Explanation of Text From: Qasasun Nabiyeen Part –II

وياثنا نجزءا يهىبينا صصق

Lesson No 23-30

Lesson No 31-38

Lesson No 39-46


1---37 رقم اآليت مه سىرة انكهف

38—75 رقم اآليت مه انكهف سىرة

110 76- رقم اآليت مه انكهف سىرة





will carry 8 marks (06+24=30)

Prescribed Book:

10. Al-qiratul Wadeha,by Wahiduz Zaman Kairanavi, Part III 11. Qasasun Nabiyeen, by Maulana Abul Hasan Ali An Nadvi, Part II

Recommended Books:


Al Nahwul Wadeh, Ali al Jarim, Danish Bookdepo, Matia Mahal, Delhi

Kitabu Nahw, Abdurrahman Amratsari, Danish Bookdepo, Matia Mahal, Delhi

Kitabus Sarf, Abdurrahman Amratsari, Danish Bookdepo, Matia Mahal, Delhi Tohfatunnahw, tohfatussarf, Sirajuddin Nadvi, Markazi Maktaba Islami, New Delhi

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